by Casey Lewis

By now, you've undoubtedly heard about the impressive--and completely adorable--animal sculptures that Billie Achilleos was commissioned to whip up for the 100th anniversary of the Louis Vuitton SLG Savoir Faire collection.

The young British artist masterfully transformed a few classic LV accessories into a beaver, armadillo, chameleon, and grasshopper complete with mind-boggling details like keyfobs for ears, wallets for paws, and buttons for eyes. It's a truly unimaginable feat--or it was, until we got our hands on a sneak peek of the behind-the-scenes action to see how Billie turned a handful of leather trimmings into the most stylish creatures around. Now if only we could get our hands on one of those armadillos...

What do you think about Louis Vuitton's "creatures?" Which one is your favorite? Visit louisvuitton.com for more details.